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Factors that influence trauma team activation in emergency department staff
Evaluation of the factors influencing the decision to activate the trauma team in ED staff
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NMC set to overhaul public health and community nursing post-registration standards
NMC’s co-produced changes will update, modernise and streamline post-registration standards
Hospitals set up food banks and emergency loans for nurses
RCN criticises the ‘outrageous state of affairs’ and demands fair pay for staff
Almost half of last year’s new NMC registrants were trained overseas
NMC data has sparked concern over quick fixes and recruitment from red list countries
Sepsis guidelines revised - here's what you need to know
More time allowed for tests on some patients, helping tackle antimicrobial resistance
Body camera trial succeeds in curbing aggression against nurses
Trust makes emergency department bodycams permanent as abusive behaviour cases are halved
We’re off: NMC reveals extent of exodus from register as many leavers blame pandemic
Find out reasons why nurses say they feel forced to turn their backs on their careers
Evidence and Practice
The efficacy of educational interventions on nurses’ attitudes to patients who self-harm
Do educational interventions improve attitudes of emergency nurses to patients who self-harm?
Factors that influence trauma team activation in emergency department staff
Evaluation of the factors influencing the decision to activate the trauma team in ED staff
Acute behavioural disturbance: recognition, assessment and management
ABD typically affects overweight men in their mid-thirties who misuse illicit stimulants
Ensuring effective intercultural communication in the emergency department
This can be achieved by nurses developing cultural knowledge and interpersonal skills
Factors that affect nurses’ triage decisions in the emergency department
A literature review of recent studies on factors influencing ED nurses’ triage decisions
Assessing and managing people exposed to conducted energy device (Taser) discharge
Role of nurses in post-Taser assessment and management in custodial and emergency settings
Features
How to improve nurse-patient communication in the emergency department
ED nurses must be adaptable when communicating with often distressed people
What inspired me to become a nurse – and why I choose to stay
Nurses reflect on their route into the profession and what keeps them motivated
Inflammatory bowel disease: what it is and how tailored care can improve quality of life
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease can be debilitating – find out how to support patients
COVID-19: remembering the nursing staff who have lost their lives
Colleagues and families pay tribute to nursing professionals who have died across the UK
Patient deterioration: combining skills, knowledge and gut feeling in decision-making
Experienced nurses share what they have learned about managing acutely ill patients
Apps, coaching and healthy food options at work: weight management support for nurses
Resources that can help you change how you think about food and lose weight while you sleep
Opinion
Hepatitis in children: symptoms, possible causes and treatment
Children affected by the sudden onset of hepatitis are predominantly under five years old
Toxic behaviour in the ED: why we must look after our workforce
If is vital to seek support if you witness bullying or are bullied yourself
Acute behavioural disturbance: how to manage risk in the emergency department
Guidance on management covers de-escalation, restraint and tranquilisation
Students
What are e-PADs and how can I get the most out of them on placement?
The pros and cons of electronic practice assessment documents, plus tips from fellow students
What to expect from a clinical placement in a prison: tips from a nursing student
How the reality of prison healthcare challenged my preconceived ideas
What to expect on an emergency department clinical placement
The ED is a dynamic setting where you can develop core skills as well as support emergency care
Careers
What does a career in the Royal Navy involve – and could it be the job for you?
This nursing path can offer travel and adventure and recruits get paid to train
What is a digital nurse specialist – and could it be your next role?
Implementing new technologies is about change management and prioritising patient safety
Band 7 here I come: how to prepare yourself to achieve promotion
Advice on making the jump from band 6, and questions you’re likely to face at interview